Titan gets nomenclature from Frank Herbert's Dune
Posted: 08.08.2009, 09:45
by ajtribick
The plains of Titan will be named after planets in Frank Herbert's
Dune series. First one, Chusuk Planitia.
USGS Astrogeology: New Name, Descriptor Term, and Theme Approved for Use on Titan
Re: Titan gets nomenclature from Frank Herbert's Dune
Posted: 08.08.2009, 12:54
by Chuft-Captain
Nice one, however I personally think the Dune theme would have been more suitable for Mars!
Re: Titan gets nomenclature from Frank Herbert's Dune
Posted: 08.08.2009, 16:20
by zhar2
Nice, though id loved if they use some star trek names too, like "sarek sea" or wherever.
Re: Titan gets nomenclature from Frank Herbert's Dune
Posted: 12.08.2009, 20:30
by Reiko
zhar2 wrote:Nice, though id loved if they use some star trek names too, like "sarek sea" or wherever.
Or "The Forge"
